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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Miniaudiere Makeup Box
A silver makeup box with a rose gold and pave diamond adornment and clasp. The inside of the box consists...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Gold Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Gold Desk Clock
A beautifully crafted gold desk clock
The white dial is embellished with diamonds on the hands and at the 3, 6 9, and 12 o'clock markers.
Signed Cartier
...
Category
French Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold
Cartier Gold Travel Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier folding travel clock (with alarm) in 18kt yellow gold. Made in France, circa 1960.
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Engraved Thimble in 9 Carat Rose and Yellow Gold, 1942
Located in London, GB
This exquisite antique thimble is a true collector’s piece, full of character and crafted from 9 carat rose and yellow gold.
Featuring intricate deta...
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European Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Navajo Needlepoint Turquoise Concho Belt
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Signed LMB. Marked sterling; 11 conchos total.
PERIOD: After 1950
ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest
SIZE: Total Belt Length 62 1/2" Leather; conchos 2 1/4"D
The word “concho” sometimes spelled “concha”, comes from the Spanish word meaning shell. Some of the first “conchos” were made of melted silver dollars and resembled a shell. Concho belts reportedly began appearing in Navajo country in the late 1860s. Other Native Americans including Zuni and Hopi also made traditional concho belts before long.
Concho belts can cost into the thousands of dollars depending upon the craftsmanship, amount of silver, rarity of turquoise and stones used. Belts in the upper end of the price scales are usually made before the turn of the century. Buyers should deal with reputable dealers as many fakes and look-a-likes exist. A well-made belt with age to it will fetch a bigger premium and hold its value better.
The earliest concho belts are now referred to as “First Phase” belts. This style of belt was made before Native silversmith had learned much about soldering. The conchos were hammered out from melted coins, cut, and filed into shape, engraved and a diamond shape slot was cut out of the middle of the concho, with a bar left across the center of the diamond shaped slot for the leather loop. Conchos that required no soldering are generally thought to be made from 1860-1880.
Second phase conchos were done 1890-1900s in which silversmith began to solder.
Third phase conchos is when you start to see the “butterfly” or “bow” appear between conchos and the use of turquoise as an adornment. A butterfly (bow) is a smaller concho in between bigger conchos. A belt with butterflies and sometimes turquoise would be from the early 1900s – 1930s.
The timelines may slightly differentiate depending upon who you ask. Natives first had concho belts for personal use only, but around the turn of the last century, tourist demand had kicked in and a new outlet emerged.
belts & buckles jewelry silver belts conchos navajo needlepoint southwest turquoise...
Category
American Native American Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Charming French Retro Silver and Gold Diamond Minaudière
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and amusing little minaudière recalling the elegance and fashion of the 1930's. Diamond sprinkled butterflies on the cover open at the hinge to reveal numerous compartments: a perfume...
Category
French Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Round Wooden Jewelry Box Multicompartments
Located in Chorzów, PL
Wooden decorative jewelry box. Made of walnut wood with metal elements. The box has been renovated, lined with new, blue fabric. The box has compartments for rings, and other jewelry...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Art Déco Vanity Case Minaudière Kirby Beard & Co for Hermès, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Weight: 527.35gr
Metal: 18kt rose gold and Silver
Signature: Kirbi Beard & Co for Hermès
Condition: Very Good
Comments: This unique vanity case is from the Art Deco per...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Three Big Golden Eggs with Diamonds Emeralds and Rubies in 18K yellow gold
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
This beautiful set of three ornamental gold egg boxes are truly novel and symbolise good fortune, prosperity and love.
Each egg was fine crafted in 18K gold with screw fittings in th...
Category
British Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rare Calvaire Powder Box in the Style of Suzanne Belperron
By Calvaire
Located in New York, NY
Calvaire, rare powder box of gilt metal and faux aquamarine faceted oval stones in the style of Suzanne Belperron,
Calvaire was founded in New York by Rachel C. Calish and Stella Ar...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Collectors Vintage Sotheby Important Jewelry Auction Catalogs Cartier Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Ten stunning vintage Sotheby jewelry auction catalogs filled with amazing photographs of jewelry such as Cartier, Tiffany and other famous makers like...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Sterling Silver Monogrammed Compact
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Ladies powder compact with mirror featuring foliate design centering on a single "M"
Stamped "PLAT-MEX-S.R. .925-STERLING."
2 1/2 inches
Category
Mexican Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Andre Schwob, Retro Gilded Metal and Sapphires Minaudiere, Boucheron Model, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Express Shipping insured during the Lockdown
Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron....
Category
French Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal
Tiffany & Co. Stone and Metal Desk Clock with Original Dial and Hands, 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel, Brass, Stone
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 12 Length X 17 Dia...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterle Gold Hand Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Sterle Gold Hand Mirror
A double sided mirror with an acrylic handle set in 14 karat gold accented by 19 round diamonds
Signed Sterle Paris and n...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Enamel and 9K Yellow Gold 3D Royal Queen's Guard & Horse Charm
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of colour and character to your jewellery collection with this wonderfully crafted vintage 9 carat yellow gold charm/pendant.
Designed with captivating detail, this piec...
Category
English Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold
Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Sarome Japanese Liquid Rabbit lighter in original box Circa 1940
Vintage Sarome “”liquid” Rabbit lighter
This lighter has never been used, in original box and in perfect working condition.
In the postwar years of the 1940's and 1950's, a “cigarette lighter" meant a metal oil lighter.
SAROME manufactured before it started making gas lighters...
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Asian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Gem Set Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Perfume, measuring 2 3/8 inches in height 7/16 inch in diameter and weighing 21 Grams. Having hand engraved Flowers and the top set wit...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Positively Unique Vintage Gold Italian Vintage Egyptian Themed Perfume Amulet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very imaginative and artistically crafted Italian Mid-20th Century perfume amulet is in the form of an ancient Egyptian head. The beautiful ...
Category
Italian Egyptian Revival Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Set of Four Bridge Mechanical Pencils, .800 Silver, Mid 20th C
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage Set of Four Bridge Mechanical Pencils, .800 Silver, Mid 20th C. Each pencil has a suit engraved into the body with color matched enamel and colored top. These are screw-based...
Category
European Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Rose Cut Diamond Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful jewelry box is handmade in 14 karat yellow gold with a beautiful picture set in rose cut diamond halo.
Measurement : length: 2 1/4 inch
wid...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
14k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Opening Cabochon Emerald Yellow Gold Compact
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant VCA 18kts woven Yellow Gold & brocaded pattern Compact.
Made in the 1960 - when all you needed was your compact and your jewels.
The opening spans the compact and is...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Emerald, Sapphire
Vintage Egyptian silver .900 vanity table round Peacock design mirror 8.5 inches
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Egyptian silver .900 vanity table round shape mirror with Peacock figurine in the center, and flower and leaves textured relief design. Circ...
Category
Egyptian Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Crystal Seagull Statue on Stainless Frame, Midcentury Daume France "La Mouette"
Located in Southbury, CT
This pristine Daume France "La Mouette" Crystal Seagull Statue is both pristine and rare. The signed "Daume France" crystal bird is suspended from a ch...
Category
French Modernist Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Mid-Century Enamel Jeweled Clutch Bag Clasp Frame
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This magnificent mid-century ornate clutch bag clasp frame is beautifully made. The brass clasp frame is decorated with blue and turquoise enamel set with stones and pearls. In the center, the frame has an oval-shaped cameo of a female silhouette, with a dangling drop pendant below. The other sided of the clasp is embellished with an openwork filigree 'beehive' on top, like a crown and decorated with blue and turquoise enamel. The enameled colors look stunning with the brass hue. The purse clasp...
Category
European Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Enamel, Brass
Midcentury Modernist Freshwater Pearl Garnet Gold Owl
Located in New York, NY
This dazzling and whimsical owl brooch features a nacreous mollusk body adorned with six Campari hued garnet "buttons" descending vertically down its front; the crown of eight garnet...
Category
American Modernist Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Falcon Yellow Gold 18 Karat Pendant Charm Pendant
Located in Geneva, CH
Falcon Yellow Gold 18k Pendant Charm Pendant.
Total length: 1.38 inch (3.50 centimeters) including bail.
Total weight: 8.24 grams
Category
Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Yellow Gold
Collectors Vintage Sotheby Important Jewelry Auction Catalogs Cartier Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Eight stunning vintage Sotheby jewelry auction catalogs filled with amazing photographs of jewelry such as Cartier, Tiffany and other famous makers li...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Bentwood Lounge Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning mid-century Danish lounge chair seamlessly blends elegance with comfort. The graceful curvature and soft contours of the back and arms harmoniously merge. The seat feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Georg Jensen Mid-Century Sterling Silver Triangular Footed Bowl Model No. 259
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georg Jensen sterling silver bowl.
Model no. 259
Designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887 - 1970).
With a hand-hammered triangular bowl that tapers to a fluted and graduated ped...
Category
Danish Modern Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Yamazaki Osamu (Japanese) Paris 1941 Sacré-Cœur Basilica Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This extraordinary painting by Japanese artist Yamazaki Osamu
is depicting Paris in 1941.
It illustrates The Basilica of Sacré Cœur de Montmartre
(Sacred Heart of Montmartre,
commo...
Category
French Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Rare bronze-doré belt buckle by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Elegant and rare 1950s bronze-doré belt buckle by Line Vautrin,
with a raised geometric pattern and textured background,
marked Line Vautrin, with additional, original loop for th...
Category
French Modernist Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Swedish Art Deco Sterling Silver Canister or Humidor by Erik Fleming for Borgila
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique humidor or canister.
In sterling silver.
Designed by Erik Fleming for Borgila in the 1940's.
With a stepped foot, faceted body, loop twin handles to the sides, an...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kenneth Begay Signed Navajo Sterling Silver Cigarette Box White Hogan Vintage
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Authentic Kenneth Begay silver cigarette box
Handmade and signed by Kenneth Begay, master Navajo silversmith
Produced at the White Hogan studio in Scottsda...
Category
American Artisan Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cartier Sapphire Set Cigarette and Lighter Evening Gold Purse, Circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier sapphire set cigarette and lighter evening gold purse, circa 1930.
Originating from Paris circa 1930. This rare and unusual case is set...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
FLATO Platinum and Diamond Travel Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unusual watch clock was created by Paul Flato in New York in the 1930s.
Paul Flato was famous for his whimsical imaginative designs. In the 1930's, he counted both socialites ...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Golfers Pin in 14 Karat Solid Gold 1940s Handmade for the Gold Lover
Located in Long Beach, CA
This finely crafted 14Kt. Solid Gold pin might have been presented as a gift in a golf club. Beautifully crafted it is certainly a unique piece that ca...
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Unknown Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Emile Galle Art Deco Vase
Beautiful Art Deco piece that was made in France in the 1930s
An overlaid and etched glass vase, cameo signature G...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Spark Japanese Tourist Pop Lighter
Located in New York, NY
Retro, late 1960s to 1970s
This lighter is from a lot bound to the holy land and it has never been used or sold in the stores, it still bears the marking of the customs. A rare and f...
Category
Japanese Art Deco Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Tiffany & Co. Gold Golf Money Clip
Located in New York, NY
Large figural "golf club" money clip. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 14K yellow gold. 3" long. Flat and supple.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold an diamond jewe...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord
STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a unique clock...
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Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
Located in Westward ho, GB
Vintage Art Deco Compact in white metal with a highly stylised design in black and pink enamelling, Maison Jeurelle - from the Seventeen Makeup Line. Inside the Compact is signed in ...
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American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Handcraft Brass Bag
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem.
Brass bag...
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Italian Artisan Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Brass
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Gold Diamond and Bakelite Minaudière Makeup Box
Made of Bakelite and 18 karat yellow gold, set with 31 cabochon sapphi...
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Safety Pin
Located in New York, NY
A figural "safety pin" -- a sign of care and protection. In platinum. 1 1/2" long.
Alice Kwartler has sold the finest antique gold and diamond jewelry a...
Category
North American Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Platinum
Signed Coro Duette Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A patented design, this stunning Art Deco brooch comes apart so its pieces may also be used as dress clips. Brains AND beauty? A double threat.
Art Deco brooch featuring a radiating...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver
Vintage Gold Plated DUNHILL Rollagas Lighter Florentine 1960s
Located in DELFT, NL
Dunhill, a beacon of refined craftsmanship and elegance, has long been celebrated for its innovative lighter designs. The Dunhill Rollagas Lighter is a testament to such exceptional ...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Sterling Silver and Wood Lamb Newborn Baby Rattle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite vintage 1950's sterling silver baby rattle is shaped like a lying lamb, delicately hanging from a smooth wooden bite ring. The rattle is beautifully detailed, capturin...
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European Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, Dubarry, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Offered for your consideration is this beautifully stylish Art Deco ladies powder compact by Dubarry . The case is made of chromium metal with machine turned pattern on the reverse w...
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American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Art Deco 'Flapper Lady' Powder Compact, c1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
Early celluloid Art Deco ladies compact dating to the 1930's. Depicts a young flapper lady on the lid, the lid is also embossed around the edge. The...
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British Art Deco Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Art deco powder box with diamond in 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Immerse yourself in the dreamlike beauty of this exquisite Art Deco powder compact, an opulent masterpiece crafted in 18k yellow gold. Weighing an imp...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft 925 Thousandths Silver Bag
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
Vintage French-Made Diamond Platinum 18k Gold Basket Weave Clutch Purse
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Enter into a world of timeless glamour with this exquisite French-made Diamond set platinum and 18 Karat gold basket eave clutch purse, a true masterpiece of mid-century craftsmanshi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Magnificent French Retro Sapphire Gold Box
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent retro sapphire gold box.
Sapphires are perfectly set in graduation with total weight of 25 carats
The box has the maker's mark RL & numbe...
Category
French Retro Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Lion Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
By David Webb
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 63.8 grams
Buckle Measurements: Lion Belt Portion is 2.5 inch east to west, 1.75 inch north to south.
Condi...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Compact Box in Pristine Condition
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This stunning vintage compact box, crafted from solid 18K yellow gold, remains in near-original splendor, virtually unused over time. Its timeless design radiates elegance, preserved with a brilliance that speaks to its immaculate care and craftsmanship. A collectible piece, it embodies both beauty and functionality.
Gold: 18K yellow gold, total weight 105 grams
Stamp: 750
Condition: Virtually unused, original splendor intact
Perfect for collectors, this gold compact...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
18k Gold
Boucheron Paris Marguerite Diamond and Gold Compact Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant diamond and 18K yellow gold compact case from the "Marguerite" collection by Boucheron, circa 1960s. It features a repeating flower motif resembling marguerites throughout ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Daum Nancy Art Deco Vase
Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy
From the 1930s.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Objets d'Art and Vertu
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